Support Services

From the hands that heal you, to the shoulders that steady you, Renown Institute for Cancer assists you and your family with the emotional aspects that are an undeniable part of this disease. From education and financial assistance to rehabilitation and home care, our range of comprehensive services offers everything you need to guide you from worry to recovery.

Complementary Therapies

The goal of complementary medicine is to balance the whole person – physically, mentally and emotionally. For many people diagnosed with cancer, complementary medicine has helped relieve symptoms, ease treatment side effects and improve quality of life. Classes and programs aim to help strengthen your body, nurture your courage and enrich your spirit. Our support groups, classes, workshops and services are open to everyone. Choose the offerings that best meet your needs. You don't have to go through your journey alone.

Complementary Therapies include:

Acupuncture

By Appointment – Some fees may apply. Medical acupuncture can help ease symptoms and side effects, including fatigue, nausea and pain, associated with a variety of cancers and cancer treatments.

Healing Touch

By Appointment – Free
Healing Touch is an integrative energy therapy used in conjunction with traditional therapies. This energy therapy aims to restore and balance energy to help decrease pain and relieve associated anxiety. Healing Touch can help balance, energize and support the human energy system to promote healing for the mind, body and spirit.

Healing Arts

The Healing Arts Program at Renown Health includes live piano music, music and art at the bedside, original artwork and visits from our Pet Therapy teams. Ask the information desk for a self-guided tour art map or visit our Healing Arts online.

Nutrition

Nutrition is a process in which food is taken in and used by the body for growth, to keep the body healthy and to replace tissue. Good nutrition is important for good health. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after cancer treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. Nutrition Consultations By Appointment – 775-982-3738

Health Enhancements

Are you getting enough nutrients? How can you manage side effects from chemotherapy? An individual consultation with a registered dietitian can help ensure you're getting the right nutrients.

Support Groups

Cancer Support Group

This group is for people facing cancer, and is facilitated by an Oncology Social Worker who is skilled in the emotional aspects of cancer. Meeting format enables participants to share experiences and express feelings and concerns. Meets weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Roseview Tower, Third Floor Orthopedic Conference Room.

Look Good... Feel Better

You can Look Good and Feel Better with the help of local cosmetology professionals. Each woman will receive a one-on-one makeover and take home a gift bag of cosmetics donated by nationally known cosmetic manufacturers as well as instructions on the use of scarves and hairpieces. Co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m., Roseview Tower, Third Floor Orthopedic Conference Room. Registration required.

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

Facilitated by a prostate cancer survivor, this support group is designed to help men cope with prostate cancer by offering education and support. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 5:30 - 7 p.m., Roseview Tower, Third Floor Orthopedic Conference Room.

ThyCa - Thyroid Cancer Support Group

Members share their experiences/concerns and give support for individuals with thyroid cancer. Information will be available from ThyCa to assist in understanding thyroid cancer. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12-1:30 p.m., Cafeteria Boardroom, Sierra Tower.

Women's Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

Everyone is invited to share experiences, concerns and feelings, and offer hope and help to one another through their cancer journey. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. Roseview Tower, Third Floor Orthopedic Conference Room. Call to confirm dates and times of meetings.

Family Member Resources

A cancer diagnosis can be hard and stressful for everyone in the family. Our full scope of support services helps you and your family receive personalized care and continuous guidance throughout your journey. You are connected with dietitians and social workers, each of whom specialize in working with cancer patients.

Key resources available to family members include:

Cancer Counseling Service

Emotional and mental health is a vital component of the healing and recovery process. Renown Behavioral Health helps you address the emotional aspects of cancer. Counseling services may include emotional and psychological support, treatment of depression and anxiety, as well as stress management and relaxation techniques. As a part of a grant from the Renown Health Foundation, you are entitled to eight free counseling sessions. Counseling sessions are available by appointment.

Social Worker

There are a lot of decisions that need to be made during your cancer journey, and sometimes it can get overwhelming for you and your family. That’s why we have a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Oncology Social Worker on staff. They assist families with:

How is People-in-Line Calculated?

FastTrack ER

People-in-Line is the number of patients checked-in and waiting for a physician at a Renown Health ER or FastTrack ER.
We refer to this as our "door-to-doc" time. The number of people in line is updated every 10 minutes.

FastTrack ER

An ER nurse will determine the urgency and complexity of the care you need.
If your condition is less severe and requires no more than one hospital resource (X-Ray, lab tests, etc.) the ER nurse may assign you to a FastTrack ER where you will receive care sooner.

Urgent Care

People-in-Line is the number of patients checked-in at Renown Health Urgent Care waiting to be seen by a healthcare provider.
A patient's wait time may vary.

Urgent Care vs Emergency Care

There may be times when you want to see a healthcare provider right away but don't have serious or life-threatening condition.